How can we improve our health through physical activity?
A range of sports and activities are available to us to help improve our health.
By participating in physical activity we are able to improve our:
- Cardiovascualr endurance / respiratory endurance
This is improved by activities such as running, walking, swimming and activities which increase our heart rate. - Stamina
Continuous activity helps improve our stamina which allows us to perform longer - Strength
Improving muscles which allows us to exert force by lifting weights, and other strenuous exercises.
- Flexibility
A common exercise known to improve flexibility is stretching. This is required in many sports and used in preparation to performing - Power
Power is a timed rate of how much we can maintain. It is improved by participating in activities with a short outburst including shot-put, high-jump, etc. - Speed - Coordination - Agility - Balance - Accuracy
How can we improve our health through physical activity?
A range of sports and activities are available to us to help improve our health.By participating in physical activity we are able to improve our:
- Cardiovascualr endurance / respiratory endurance
This is improved by activities such as running, walking, swimming and activities which increase our heart rate.
- Stamina
Continuous activity helps improve our stamina which allows us to perform longer
- Strength
Improving muscles which allows us to exert force by lifting weights, and other strenuous exercises.
- Flexibility
A common exercise known to improve flexibility is stretching. This is required in many sports and used in preparation to performing
- Power
Power is a timed rate of how much we can maintain. It is improved by participating in activities with a short outburst including shot-put, high-jump, etc.
- Speed
- Coordination
- Agility
- Balance
- Accuracy